Core contributors typically vest over 4 years with a 12-month cliff. This mirrors best practices in venture-backed startups and signals long-term commitment. Advisors generally vest over shorter timelines (12-24 months), often with milestone-based conditions. If team unlocks occur before product-market fit or exchange maturity, market participants perceive misalignment. Extended vesting enhances credibility with institutional allocators and major exchanges, particularly during listing committee review processes.